Remuneration Policy for the Board of Management of Asml Holding N.V

REMUNERATION POLICY FOR THE BOARD OF MANAGEMENT OF ASML HOLDING N.V. (VERSION 2021) Remuneration Policy for the Board of Management of ASML Holding N.V. (version 2021) Public Board of Management Remuneration Policy 2021 This remuneration policy for the Board of Management of ASML Holding N.V. (“BoM”) applies as from January 1, 2021 onwards. The remuneration policy was approved by the Supervisory Board (“SB”) of ASML, upon recommendation of its Remuneration Committee (“RC”) and adopted by the General Meeting (“GM”) on 29 April 2021. The Works Council exercised its right to cast its advisory vote prior to adoption. Remuneration as a strategic instrument The remuneration policy supports the long-term development and strategy of the Company in a highly dynamic environment, while aiming to fulfill all stakeholders’ requirements and keeping an acceptable risk profile. More than ever, the challenge for us is to drive technology, to serve our customers and to satisfy our stakeholders. These drivers are embedded in the identity, mission and values of ASML and its affiliated enterprises and are the backbone of the remuneration policy. The SB ensures that the policy and its implementation are linked to the Company’s objectives. The objective of the remuneration policy is to enable ASML to attract, motivate and retain qualified industry professionals for the BoM in order to define and achieve our strategic goals. The policy acknowledges the internal and external context as well as our business needs and long-term strategy. The policy is designed to encourage behavior that is focused on long-term value creation and the long-term interests and sustainability of the Company, while adopting the highest standards of good corporate governance. The policy is aimed at motivating for outstanding achievements, using a combination of non-financial and financial performance measures. Technology leadership and customer value creation are the key drivers of sustainable returns to our shareholders. Remuneration principles The remuneration philosophy that ASML applies for all its employees includes the principle that ASML wants to pay what is fair in the relevant labor market. The SB applies the same principle for the BoM of ASML and in doing so takes the pay and employment conditions for the ASML employees into account when formulating the remuneration policy. The level of support in society for the remuneration policy that ASML applies is important to us and is taken into account when formulating the various elements of this remuneration policy. The Supervisory Board has considered the external environment in which the Company operates, the relevant statutory provisions and provisions of the Dutch corporate governance code, competitive market practice as well as the guidance issued by organizations representing institutional shareholders and input from ASML’s major shareholders. Furthermore, advice has been obtained from an external remuneration expert as well as from the Works Council. The policy is built on the following principles: • Transparent – the policy and its execution are clear and practical • Alignment – the remuneration policy is aligned with the Short-term Incentive and/or Long-Term Incentive policy for ASML senior management and other ASML employees Remuneration Policy for the Board of Management of ASML Holding N.V. (version 2021) Page 2 of 14 Public • Long term – the incentives focus on long-term value creation • Compliant – ASML adopts the highest standards of good corporate governance • Simple – the policy and its execution are as simple as possible and easily understandable to all stakeholders Reference group and market positioning Similar to the remuneration philosophy for all ASML employees, ASML offers the BoM a remuneration package that is competitive compared to a relevant labor market. To define this market, a reference group is created, consisting of companies that are comparable to ASML in terms of size and complexity, data transparency and geographical area. For as long as ASML is positioned around the median of the group of companies with respect to size (measured by enterprise value, revenue and number of employees) and thus complexity, the median market level may serve as a reference in determining the level of pay for the BoM. In principle, the benchmark is conducted every two years. In the year without a market assessment, the SB considers the appropriateness of any change of base salary on the market environment as well as the salary adjustments for other ASML employees. To ensure an appropriate composition of the relevant labor market, the SB reviews the composition of the reference group at the time a benchmark is conducted. Substantial changes applied to the composition of the reference group will be proposed to the shareholders. The reference group consists of the following companies: Reference Group composition AkzoNobel Alstom Continental Covestro DSM Legrand Leonardo-Finmeccanica Nokia NXP Semiconductors Philips Ericsson SAP <ul style="display: flex;"><li style="flex:1">Essilor </li><li style="flex:1">Schindler </li></ul><ul style="display: flex;"><li style="flex:1">Evonik </li><li style="flex:1">Solvay </li></ul>Givaudan Infineon Technologies Yara International Total Direct Compensation The remuneration levels are determined using the Total Direct Compensation (“TDC”). TDC consists of base salary, a short-term incentive (“STI”) and a long-term incentive (“LTI”). Each component and corresponding performance measures are described in this chapter. Base salary The policy prescribes a benchmark that will only be conducted for the TDC level. The base salary of BoM members is derived from this level. Remuneration Policy for the Board of Management of ASML Holding N.V. (version 2021) Page 3 of 14 Public Variable compensation The performance parameters are set by the SB and consist of financial and qualitative measures in such a way that an optimal balance is achieved between the various Company objectives, both in the short term and the long term. By doing so, it is ensured that the variable compensation (the STI and LTI) contributes to the strategy, long-term interests and sustainability of the Company. The SB may adjust the performance measures and their relative weighting of the variable income based on the rules and principles as outlined in this policy, if required by changed strategic priorities in any given year. The SB assesses the extent to which performance standards are met at the end of a performance period. <ul style="display: flex;"><li style="flex:1">Variable compensation (on-target) </li><li style="flex:1">Presidents </li><li style="flex:1">Other Board </li></ul>members <ul style="display: flex;"><li style="flex:1">80% </li><li style="flex:1">STI </li></ul>LTI 80% <ul style="display: flex;"><li style="flex:1">120% </li><li style="flex:1">120% </li></ul>Total Variable Compensation as % of base salary 200% 200% The SB has the discretionary power to adjust the incentive pay-out up- or downward if it feels that the outcome is unreasonable due to exceptional circumstances during the performance period (‘ultimum remedium’). Scenario analyses of the possible outcomes of the variable remuneration components and their effect on the remuneration of the Board of Management are conducted. Short-Term Incentive The STI refers to the annual performance-related cash incentive that is applicable to all members of the BoM. The target level of the STI is set at 80% of base salary for all members. In case of excellent performance the maximum opportunity amounts to 150% of target. In order to achieve alignment in the remuneration structure of the BoM and other ASML employees, the STI performance measures, target setting and pay-out scheme as set out in this remuneration policy are in principle the same as for the STI that is applicable to all employees world-wide in ASML (except employees in the Netherlands that fall under the local collective labor agreement and that so far have an own profit sharing plan). For the STI the following criteria are set: <ul style="display: flex;"><li style="flex:1">Performance Measure </li><li style="flex:1">Weight </li></ul>Qualitative 1. Technology Leadership Index 2. Market position Financial 20% 20% 60% 3. Every year, prior to the performance period, the SB choses several financial measures, depending on business challenges and circumstances, with a total weight of 60%. <ul style="display: flex;"><li style="flex:1">Total </li><li style="flex:1">100% </li></ul>Remuneration Policy for the Board of Management of ASML Holding N.V. (version 2021) Page 4 of 14 Public The financial measures are in principle chosen from the following list. The SB may deviate from this list when necessary, given any specific challenges in a given year, but will as much as possible choose measures from the below list. Measure Sales Description Revenues as included in the US GAAP financial statements Gross Margin % R&D opex Gross Profit as a percentage of revenues R&D expenses as included in the US GAAP financial statements SG&A opex SG&A expenses as included in the US GAAP financial statements EBITDA Margin % Income from operations (plus depreciation and amortization) as percentage of revenues Income from operations as percentage of revenues Net income as a percentage of revenue Cash flow from operations minus purchases of Property, Plant and Equipment and intangible fixed assets EBIT Margin % Net Margin % Free Cash Flow Cash Conversion Cycle1 Capital Expenditures DIO+DSO-/-DPO Investment in property, plant and equipment The performance measures form a balanced mix of financial (60%) and other business measures (40%), which together ensure a balanced focus on both the (financial) performance of the Company in the short term, as well on the sustained Company future in terms of technological advancement and customer satisfaction. Although the targets are set and assessed on an annual basis, in their character they fuel long-term success. For each of the performance criteria the SB sets challenging, but realistic target levels. The target setting and performance review occur on an annual basis, except for circumstances where the SB considers semi-annual target setting more appropriate. All performance measures are set in advance and will not change during the performance period. The pay-out levels are prorated upon the level of achievement of the aforementioned performance criteria. Below threshold performance, there is no pay-out. Meeting threshold performance will result in a pay-out of 50% of target pay-out. In case of excellent performance, the maximum pay-out is capped at 150% of the target pay-out. The STI is paid on an annual basis. 1 SB could also decide to focus on certain elements of Cash Conversion Cycle in any year, i.e. DIO, DSO and/or DPO, instead of Cash Conversion Cycle only •••DIO = Days Inventory Outstanding = Average (last 4 quarters) annual inventory divided by last 4 quarters Sales DSO = Days Sales Outstanding = Average (last 4 quarters) accounts receivables divided by last 4 quarters Cost of Sales DPO = Days Payable Outstanding = Average (last 4 quarters) accounts payables divided by last 4 quarters Cost of Sales Remuneration Policy for the Board of Management of ASML Holding N.V. (version 2021) Page 5 of 14 Public Long-Term Incentive To further enhance a long-term focus and alignment with the long-term strategy of the Company, ASML also grants a long-term incentive (LTI) to its BoM, with a five-year horizon (a three-year performance period plus a two-year holding period). The LTI refers to the share-based incentive. The target level of the LTI is set at 120% of base salary for all members of the BoM. In case of excellent performance the maximum opportunity amounts to 200% of target. The performance shares are conditionally granted on an annual basis to the members of the BoM. The shares will become unconditional depending on the achievement of predetermined performance targets during a three-year period. Each performance cycle starts on the first day of the year of grant. The number of performance shares to be conditionally awarded is calculated at the beginning of this period using the volumeweighted average share price during the last quarter of the year preceding the conditional award. Performance measures The LTI performance measures applied for the BoM are identical to the LTI performance measures applied for the senior and executive management population of ASML, to ensure optimal alignment with the employees of ASML that receive performance shares. The performance measures are chosen in such a way that an optimal balance is achieved between the direct interest of ASML’s investors, the long- term financial success of the Company, the long-term continuation of technological advancement, as well as the environmental and social dimensions of sustainability. By doing so, the LTI contributes to the strategy, long-term interests and sustainability of the Company. The above is reflected in the following LTI performance measures: • ASML’s Total Shareholder Return (“TSR”) compared to a reference index • ASML’s Return on Average Invested Capital (“ROAIC”) compared to a predefined target to be set by the SB prior to the performance period • Long-term strategic qualitative targets to ensure ASML’s ability to keep performing at high standards. Depending on the strategic requirements the definition may change upon the discretion of the SB ••Technology Leadership Index Sustainability The definition of the TSR target and calculation is as follows: • ASML’s relative change in share price, plus dividends paid over the relevant performance period. The TSR is calculated as the difference between (i) the average (closing) share price during the last quarter of the performance period and (ii) the average (closing) share price during the quarter preceding the performance period; in the calculation, dividends are re-invested at the ex- Remuneration Policy for the Board of Management of ASML Holding N.V. (version 2021) Page 6 of 14 Public dividend date. The TSR of ASML (calculated with the ASML New York share) is compared to the PHLX Semiconductor Sector Index. This NASDAQ index is designed to track the performance of a set of companies engaged in the design, distribution, manufacture, and sale of semiconductors. There are two versions of this index, a price return index and a total return index, the latter of which is chosen (NASDAQ: X.SOX), since this index reinvests cash dividends, equivalent to the TSR definition described above). The definition of the ROAIC target and calculation is as follows: • ASML’s rate of return on capital it has put to work, regardless of the capital structure of the Company. It is used as a fundamental metric to measure value creation of the Company. The ROAIC is calculated by dividing the Net Operating Profit After Tax (“NOPAT”) by the Average Invested Capital (“AIC”). The aforementioned performance measures receive the following weights: LTI performance measures ROAIC TSR 40% 30% 20% 10% 100% Technology Leadership Index Sustainability Total Performance incentive zone The vesting of performance shares depends on the relative TSR as compared to the aforementioned index, the ROAIC performance as compared to the pre-defined target and the evaluation of the qualitative targets by the SB. The vesting will be calculated at the end of the three-year performance period for all performance measures, based on a predefined pay-out matrix. Performance ASML vs PHLX Index (TSR ASML -/- TSR X.SOX) ≥ 20% Pay-out as a % of target 200% Between 0% and 20% Between -20% and 0% < -20% Linear between 100% and 200% Linear between 50% and 100% 0% For ROAIC, the Technology Leadership Index and Sustainability targets, the same principle of threshold, target and maximum levels applies as for the STI, with the maximum pay-out equal to 200% of target. The SB, in cooperation with the relevant subcommittees (Technology Committee, Audit Committee and RC) will assess the performance achieved against ROAIC and the qualitative targets. Both the STI and LTI make use of the Technology Leadership Index as a qualitative performance measure. The objective is equal, but the applicable measures, targets and performance periods are different and aligned with specific short- and long-term strategic priorities. Remuneration Policy for the Board of Management of ASML Holding N.V. (version 2021) Page 7 of 14 Public Grant date Performance shares will be granted two days after the publication of ASML’s annual results in January, of the year in which the three-year performance period starts. Holding period The minimum holding period is two years after the vesting date. Upon termination of the employment contracts/management services contracts the transfer restrictions will remain in place during the holding period except in case of passing away. In case a tax payment is due by the members of the BoM over the retrieved variable income, performance shares may be partially sold at vesting (‘sell to cover’) in accordance with the law and internal regulations. Share ownership guidelines In order to ensure alignment between the interests of the members of the BoM and the Company’s long-term value creation, minimum share ownership guidelines apply. Presidents are required to hold at least three times their annual base salary in the form of shares. The minimum shareholding requirement for all other members of the BoM is the equivalent of at least two times their respective annual base salaries. New members of the BoM are granted a three-year period to comply. The SB may use its discretionary judgement to allow for a temporary deviation of this guideline in extraordinary circumstances. In case of a shortfall, this will be remediated through the next vesting of shares. Other remuneration The pension arrangement for the BoM is based on the ‘excedent’ (supplementary) arrangement for ASML employees in the Netherlands. The plan is a defined contribution opportunity as defined in Dutch fiscal regulations. The total defined contribution is a percentage of the pensionable salary, which is equal to the base salary minus the Witteveen threshold1, and depends on the participants’ age at the beginning of the year. The total net contribution is according to the maximum level as allowed by Dutch fiscal legislation, of which the participant contributes 3.9% of his pension base. Dependents pension and disability pension are insured on a risk basis, the premium of which is paid by ASML. As a guiding principle, the value of the pension arrangement is set at the median of executive pensions in the Netherlands using a general industry sample of companies. 1 Dutch pension arrangements have a threshold in the buildup of pension entitlements. This threshold exists because all participants are assumed to be entitled to the Dutch state pension (AOW) and therefore do not need an additional pension over the first part of their pensionable income. The minimum level in the fiscal legislation for this threshold is related to the AOW allowance and is known as the Witteveen-threshold. This threshold is calculated as the annual AOW allowance (including holiday allowance) for a married person times 10/7. Remuneration Policy for the Board of Management of ASML Holding N.V. (version 2021) Page 8 of 14 Public An additional remuneration element is expense reimbursements, such as company car costs, travel expenses, representation allowances, housing costs (gross amount before taxes), social security costs, and health and disability insurance costs. Contract terms Management services agreements with BoM members The Company will enter into a management services agreement with each BoM member for the duration of their respective appointments as BoM member. BoM members are appointed for a maximum period of 4 years, after which reappointment is possible. The management services agreements can be terminated by each party by observing a notice period (6 months for ASML and 3 months for the BoM member). Severance payment All (management services) agreements with members of the BoM contain specific provisions regarding benefits upon termination of those agreements. If the Company gives notice of termination of the agreement for reasons which are not exclusively or mainly found in acts or omissions on the side of the BoM member, a severance amount equal to one year base salary will be made available upon the effective date of termination. This severance payment will also be made available in case of a termination of the agreement of a BoM member with mutual consent between such BoM member and the Company. Change of control over the Company BoM members are also entitled to the aforementioned severance payment in the event ASML or its legal successor gives notice of termination due to a change of control or if the BoM gives notice of termination, which is directly related to such change of control and such notice is given within twelve months from the date on which the change of control occurs. The change of control provision includes a mitigation of the pay-out under the LTI. This entails that the share price will be fixed on the average of i) the average closing share price over a period of 15 trading days prior to the first public announcement of change in control negotiations and ii) the average share price over a period of 30 trading days prior to the closing of the transaction. Claw-back In order to comply with the highest standards of Corporate Governance the claw-back provisions as laid down in the Dutch Civil Code are incorporated in the (management services) agreements of all members of the BoM.

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